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exploit
noun
verb
A notable achievement
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ˈɛksplɔɪt
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noun
A notable achievement
“He performed a great feat”
verb C1
Use or manipulate to one's advantage
“He exploited the new taxation system”
verb C1
Draw from; make good use of
“We must exploit the resources we are given wisely”
verb C1
Work excessively hard
“He is exploiting the students”
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He performed a great feat
The book was her finest effort
He exploited the new taxation system
She knows how to work the system
He works his parents for sympathy
We must exploit the resources we are given wisely
He is exploiting the students
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